Anyone on Methadone have a side-effect as weak and can't stand on their legs for long and sweats?

Have been on Methadone for over 3 years for chronic pain. The sweating is bad, but worse is this weakness in my legs. I can not even stand at the stove to cook a meal. I am going to quit taking this as the side-effects are really getting to me. Thanks to all who can tell me if I will ever feel normal again?

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The sweating is a sign of to high a dose. I'm wondering if your weak legs is due to a back injury??? Are you suffering from lower back problems?? If so you need to see a neurologist asap as weakness in legs can mean pressure on the spinal cord or sciatica... Good luck... Dave

Thanks. for the info, I don't have any back problems that I know of, but I do have a condition called "Meralgigia Paresthetica" which is a trapped nerve. Thats what I was taking the Methadone for. But I don't know if it has anything to do with leg weakness.

I have been on Methadone for 5yrs. I do have sweats but never weakness in my legs. Other than at 54, and two major back surgerys later, I tend to find myself sitting more than I use to. ..Hope I helpled... Kim ... By the way, I would not advise quitting cold turkey. Talk to your Dr. and slowly wean off.